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Drafted... 30 Days to Report For Duty. What would you do?

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The military draft is back, three best friends are drafted and given 30 days to report for duty. In that time, they're forced to confront everything they believe about courage, duty, love, friendship and honor. Full summary » | Full synopsis »

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Continuity: Aaron has his head completely shaved, but too soon afterward, he has more hair growth than he should have had.See more »

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[first lines] Title Card:From World War I through the Vietnam War, the United States Military relied on the draft for troops. During that period over 16 million men were drafted to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Following the Vietnam War the United States suspended the draft. Until now.See more »

First of all, I was made aware of this movie by friends. And while I
was quite an Elijah Wood fan some years ago, I must admit my
expectations weren't really that high.

But then I started reading something about the plot and thought, "Hmmm,
this *could* be a film worth watching." So, I got myself tickets for
the Monday screening at the Tribeca Film Festival. And I don't regret
it a bit! So many questions that I have asked myself many, many times
were picked up by this movie. Is the war the world is fighting just?
Will it help us? Will it make things worse? Why do we feel we must
(not) fight? How to justify that? And by having very controversial
characters as the main players, you have no problem at all seeing
things from both (or rather multiple) sides. Plus, no answers are
forced down your throat.

Naturally, there still is a message, but, at least to me, it wasn't,
"That's not worth fighting for." but, and that's a message hardly
heard, "Suffering doesn't only come from being hurt, but also from
(possibly) having to hurt." All in all, I can but recommend this film.
A wonderful starting point for having a discussion with your friends
(and, even more so, with those you consider do *not* share your opinion
on this matter!) So, 10 out of 10 is really what this movie deserves.

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